We are currently seeking a Mechanical Technician for our Test & Engineering Center in Phoenix, AZ. Exponent's Vehicle Engineering Practice provides a wide range of vehicle evaluation and testing services. We have worked with automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, bicycles, trailers, motorcycles, trains, forklifts, tractors, cranes, mining and construction equipment, ATVs, golf carts, and more. We assist clients in addressing multi-faceted issues related to accident causation, failure analysis, vehicle design, and electrical subsystems and provides complex component and full-scale product testing. A considerable asset of the Vehicle Engineering Practice is the Test and Engineering Center (TEC) in Phoenix, Arizona that is a highly capable test facility that conducts a wide range of tests that support these evaluations. Some of the tests conducted at the Phoenix facility include full-scale vehicle testing, mechanical and electronic component testing, and battery testing.

• Preparing vehicles and products for testing
• Assisting with the test execution
• Receiving vehicles and other products including visual inspection and documentation
• Photographing test vehicles and products received
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and tools
• Repairing and maintaining company vehicles
• Conducting tests using mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Participating in keeping the facility clean
• Performing various maintenance related tasks in a lab environment

• Applied mechanical skills with 3-5 years of experience in the field
• Strong machining, fabrication, welding, and troubleshooting skills are preferred
• Certified ASE master technician or degree in automotive technology is preferred
• Strong knowledge in automotive diagnostics, automotive systems and hydraulics
• Good people skills and the ability to work with different personalities
• Ability to adapt to changing needs while maintaining a composed demeanor
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide variety of professionals, including engineers, scientists, managers, and administrative staff
• Excellent verbal communications skills and a dedication to quality
• Must be versatile, team-oriented, and willing to work overtime

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

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https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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